Meaningful Sentences Unit 4 SANCT (Latin) – holy CAST, CHAST (Latin) – pure Pre-AP only!!! THE (Greek) – god

sanctum- n. A private place; a retreat For example: The attic was Holly’s sanctum, and she often went there when… Remember – SANCT means holy.

For example: New churchgoers could only be sanctified by…… sanctify- v. To make holy For example: New churchgoers could only be sanctified by…… Remember – SANCT means holy.

Something that forces obedience with a law or rule sanctions- n. Something that forces obedience with a law or rule For example: The president promised to lift sanctions against the opposing nation only if… Remember – SANCT means holy.

To criticize; to condemn castigate- v. To criticize; to condemn For example: Walter was castigated by the other members of the wrestling team for… Remember – CAST means pure.

Made less proud; humbled chastened- adj. Made less proud; humbled For example: Millicent returned from her summer vacation chastened by… Remember – CHAST means pure.

To verbally punish; to scold chastise- v. Pre-AP only!!! To verbally punish; to scold For example: Kevin chastised his younger siblings for… Remember – CHAST means pure.

sanctuary- n. Pre-AP only!!! A place of protection For example: In order to provide a sanctuary for the people fleeing the war, immigration officials… Remember – SANCT means holy.

pantheon- n. Pre-AP only!!! A group of gods; a group of people so accomplished in a skill or field that they seem like gods. For example: The book examines the pantheon of great American athletes, paying special attention to… Remember – THE means god.

Having several gods or deities polytheistic- adj. Pre-AP only!!! Having several gods or deities For example: The polytheistic tendencies of the ancient Greeks are evident in their… Remember – THE means god.

Worship or belief in only one god monotheism- n. Pre-AP only!!! Worship or belief in only one god For example: Esther is a strong believer in monotheism because… Remember – THE means god.